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Governor proposes new prison plan
In response to a federal court order to reduce California’s prison population, governor Jerry Brown proposed a $315 million plan to send inmates to vacant county cells and private prisons. He hopes to avoid what he says would be a mass release of dangerous felons. Brown says that public safety is paramount and that the … Read More
$1-million arrest warrant issued for suspected killer
Authorities are searching for Dantjier Domenick Powell, who is wanted in connection with the murder of YouTube reality show star Domonique Newburn. Newburn was found dead in her apartment on August 20. The transgender woman appeared in the premiere episode of “Hollywood Houseboys,” a program following the lives of young, gay black men trying to make … Read More
Fewer teens, more seniors behind the wheel
In California, fewer teens are driving and seniors are hanging onto their driver’s licenses. The number of drivers age 85 and older has jumped by 75 percent over the last decade, because people are living longer, healthier lives. Studies have also shown that drivers over 85 are most likely to be at fault in a … Read More
Filner agrees to resign
After only eight months as mayor, Bob Filner has agreed to resign in the wake of multiple sexual harassment accusations. So far, 18 women have come forward to publicly accuse Filner of sexual harassment, and a former aide filed a lawsuit against him and the city, seeking damages. The city has agreed to pay for some … Read More
Escondido council gets rid of red-light cameras
The Escondido City Council voted unanimously to take out the red-light cameras in the city. Even though their contract doesn’t end until December, the police chief said that he and his officers would immediately stop issuing tickets for red-light camera violations. Escondido is hardly the first city to stop using red-light cameras. San Diego, El … Read More
Officials warn about lottery scam
A new lottery scam that targets the elderly is offering millions but instead gives nothing. A San Diego couple lost about $30,000 to the scheme, which used an official San Diego County seal on a letter, and a photocopy of a check for $2.5 million made out to the couple. The letter told them that … Read More
Judge approved request to force-feed inmates
A federal judge approved a request to force-feed California inmates if needed. It is the seventh week of a statewide prison hunger strike. Since July 8, almost 70 prisoners have refused the prison-issued meals, and officials fear for their welfare. If prisoners have signed do-not-resuscitate requests, policy is to let them starve to death. However, … Read More
Shark attacks teen surfer
A 16-year-old surfer sustained leg injuries after the second shark attack in less than a week in Hawaii. It strains credulity that the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources only closed certain beaches after there was a second attack in less than one week. One could argue they should have been more vigilant and kept in … Read More
Day care closed after 2-year-old sickened by marijuana
Roubena Hartounian was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and neglect at her day-care center, Bina’s Family Child Care, after a 2-year-old under her care was hospitalized for being under the influence of marijuana. City officials discovered that the residential day-care had no power, and there were rat droppings scattered inside. The police turned away … Read More
Teacher put on probation for bringing gun to school
An English teacher was placed on probation for three years for bringing a gun to school. He pleaded guilty to one count of carrying a loaded firearm into a school zone, which is a felony charge. The teacher faces two venues: the Superior Court for the criminal offense of which he was convicted and the … Read More